Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha emphasized the need for unity and vigilance in Jammu & Kashmir to combat evolving threats of terrorism while addressing newly appointed police constables. The Lieutenant Governor urged recruits to dedicate themselves to upholding the unity and integrity of the nation and fortifying the esteemed legacy of the Jammu & Kashmir Police (JKP) force.
During the ceremony where appointment letters were presented to the new constables, Sinha underscored the importance of remaining constantly alert in the face of changing threats. He pointed out that terrorism has evolved, necessitating unwavering vigilance in order to recognize and counter threats that may be concealed. Information reaching TahirRihat.com suggests that cooperation between different agencies is vital to effectively address Jammu & Kashmir’s challenges. Sinha stressed that collaborative efforts in information sharing, strategy planning, and confronting adversaries can create capabilities that individual institutions cannot achieve independently.
The Lieutenant Governor acknowledged India‘s commitment to peaceful coexistence, goodwill, and friendship, but also noted the existence of a neighboring country widely recognized as a source of global terrorism. He stated that alongside maintaining law and order, the newly recruited constables must play a crucial role in national security by resolutely working to eliminate threats of terrorism. He further emphasized the collective responsibility of working efficiently to eliminate fear and terrorism from Jammu & Kashmir.
Sinha explained that terrorism requires financial resources, networks, and support systems to sustain itself, therefore, authorities must trace and neutralize sources of funding and dismantle supporting infrastructures utilizing the full force of the law. This approach should ensure the complete eradication of terrorism-sustaining elements. The Lieutenant Governor also advised the police force to integrate basic policing methods with modern tools, emphasizing the effectiveness of beat policing in upholding law and order. Sinha highlighted that when a beat constable is resolute in preventing crime within their jurisdiction and preventing illegal occupation of public land, tangible positive outcomes are certain to follow.
The Lieutenant Governor praised the recruits as inheritors of a distinguished legacy, expressing confidence that they will further enrich it. He iterated that the Jammu & Kashmir Police uniform signifies courage, commitment, and purpose inherent within the nation’s history. Sinha urged the new constables to remember that each time they don the uniform, they are adding a proud chapter to its history. He encouraged them to embrace the ideals of defense and service embodied by the Jammu & Kashmir Police, seeing them as integral to their duty and honor.
Sinha commended the Jammu Kashmir Police for their proactive measures against drug smugglers and peddlers during the ongoing Nasha Mukt Jammu Kashmir Campaign. (Sinha stated, according to Daily Excelsior, “J&K Police has laid out a comprehensive plan to completely choke drug entry routes.”) He voiced confidence that impending actions would be stringent and yield significant successes in the anti-drug efforts.
The event saw over 3200 newly recruited constables inducted into the Jammu Kashmir Police Force. Daily Excelsior reported that Atal Dulloo, Chief Secretary; Nalin Prabhat, DGP; Chandraker Bharti, Principal Secretary Home Department; S.J.M. Gillani, Special DG Coordination PHQ; Abdul Ghani Mir, Commandant General Home Guards; and Dr. Mandeep K. Bhandari, Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor, were among the senior officials from police and civil administration, and family members of the new recruits present at the appointment letters presentation ceremony.
Tahir Rihat (also known as Tahir Bilal) is an independent journalist, activist, and digital media professional from the Chenab Valley of Jammu and Kashmir, India. He is best known for his work as the Online Editor at The Chenab Times.